Arrest Report - Charges - General Section

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Field Name	Description
*Offense/Charge Date* text box	The date the charge was issued to the arrestee. The Calendar button may also be used to select a date. The correct format is MM/DD/YYYY.
*Offense/Charge Time* text box	The time the charge was issued to the arrestee. The Clock button may also be used to select a time. Unless Now is selected, the correct format is HH:MM. The *Offense/Charge* *Time* text box only enables after a date is added to the *Offense/Charge Date* text box
*Counts* text box	The number of counts the arrestee is being charged with for the associated statute. The Increase and Decrease buttons may also be used to change the count. This field automatically populates with the number entered in the *Counts* text box on the Select Arrest Charge dialog, but can be edited.
*Attempt/Commit* list	Used to select whether the charge was completed.
*Submit Offense* check box	Select this check box to submit information about the charge with your monthly UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) and/or IBR (Incident-Based Reporting) data. The *Submit Offense* check box is automatically selected by default.
*Domestic Code* list	The code associated with a domestic-related charge. For example, Parent-Child or Roommate.
*Larceny Code* list	The code associated with a larceny-related charge. For example, Shoplifting.
*Disposition* list	The disposition associated with the charge.
*Disposition Date* text box	The date the disposition was associated with the charge. The Calendar button may also be used to select a date. The correct format is MM/DD/YYYY.
*Reason to Commit* list	The motive behind the arrestee committing the crime. For example, Threat to Commit.
*Scene Code* list	The code associated with the location where the charge took place. For example, Restaurant or Bar/Nightclub.
*Clery Location* list	The location where the clery-related charge was committed. For example, On Campus.
*Aiding/Abetting* list	The method in which the arrestee was intentionally assisting another person in committing a crime. For example, Shelter or Transportation.
*Multiple Clearance Indicator* list	Used to ensure the arrestee is only counted once when the arrest is related to multiple cases/incidents. The available options within the *Multiple Clearance Indicator* list are determined based on your state's regulations. Examples include M for Multiple, C for Count Arrestee, etc.
*Plea* list	The arrestee's response to their accused charge. For example, Not Guilty.
*Other Agency* check box	Select the *Other Agency* check box if the charge occurred in an agency outside of your own.
*NCIC Code* list	The NCIC offense code associated with the charge.
Arrest Charge field	When clicked, the Select Arrest Charge dialog opens, allowing you to edit the associated statute.

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